Do you ever wonder what it really takes to become the writer you're meant to be?
In this insightful episode of the Books & Such Literary Management Podcast, host Jen Babakhan is joined by fellow agents and writers Debbie Alsdorf, Cynthia Ruchti, Barb Roose, and others to explore the real tools that move your writing forward—and the ones that might just waste your time.
Together, the team shares hard-won wisdom, personal stories, honest trade-offs, and a powerful new opportunity that blends the best of all three options: the Books & Such Writing Intensive.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why the gap between where you are and where you want to be is normal—and how to close it
Pros and cons of writer's conferences (and what no one tells you before you go)
What to look for—and watch out for—in a writing coach
Why not all social media "experts" are created equal
Favorite books on craft from seasoned, published authors
How the Books & Such Writing Intensive gives you focused, one-on-one mentorship with agents who are also experienced authors
Featured Resource:
Books & Such Writing Intensive | September 22–24, 2025
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Links & Mentions:
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
On Writing by Stephen King
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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